# CUPS PDF Format

CUPS PDF files (application/vnd.cups-pdf) are device-dependent PDF/A files that contain a job ticket information. These files are typically produced by the CUPS `pdftopdf` filter which handles job ticket generation, imposition, page labeling, scaling, and other formatting options requested by the user. CUPS PDF files are intended for direct consumption by a PDF-capable printer, PDF RIP, or the `pdftops` filter.

More information will be posted here as the PDF workflow filters are added to CUPS.